Sleeper train to Ha Noi

Waiting for the train

Sleeper train is 2 coaches of 4/room, about 4 coaches of 6/room, then coach-style seats in an shared carriage (with big TVs playing!) then a coach with bare wooden seats and no aircon, then a buffet car.

Despite warnings to pack lunch (or even take pizza) the food on the train looked great, and came along as a buffet trolley ladling out huge portions.

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay world heritage site - 15000 islands, and inspiration for films.

Our boat - the Secret Ha Long. Tours of Ha Long Bay seem to be cruise ships with 10-20 cabins and each group charters its own boat